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Cannes 2016: amfAR Gala

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment, education and the advocacy of AIDS-related policies. For the past 23 years, amFAR has held an annual fundraising event in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival and it has grown into one of the most anticipated and glamorous events on the Festival’s roster, attracting the crème de la crème of international film, fashion, art and society to support and raise awareness for AIDS research.

This year’s event may have featured performances by Katy Perry, The Village People, Sister Sledge, and The Bluebell Girls, but it’s undisputed highlight was a live auction of the exclusive “Disco Collection”, fashion which raised over $25 million for amfAR’s cause. How great!

Along with the gorgeous auctioned fashion, attendees show up and show out in some of the most fabulous formal wear that’s the de rigueur dress code for one of the year’s most glamorous events. amfAR always serves up some great red carpet fare (or should I say ‘white carpet’) and this year’s affair was no exception!

Daria Strokus’ Maison IRFĒ gown was a welcome pop of colour to a very monochrome carpet, she looked great!

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren has really been stepping up her already good fashion game, and this custom Temperly London gown was a great choice. Jimmy Choo pumps and bold Harry Winston jewels finished her look perfectly.

Jacqueline Jablonski

I love the simplicity of Jacqueline Jablonski’s look, her plain white Jason Wu gown paired with sleek hair and makeup were striking.

For the event she wore part of Boucheron’s gorgeous Pampille de diamants parure, a necklace and ring in white gold, diamonds and rock cristal set with 18,58 and 11,07 carats sapphires, and the Rivage cuff, a swirling confection of white gold, diamonds and sapphires.

I actually appreciated the drama of Katy Perry at this event, with her Marchesa gown looking as if it were made of rose petals and her styling on point. Sleek hair and makeup paired with gorgeous Harry Winston jewels were a perfect combo.